Job Description
Plans and directs daily shop floor quality activities related to inspections, nonconformances, process changes/improvements, and tests. Supervises hourly inspection personnel to support manufacturing schedules, including coverage of both Production and Receiving Inspection needs, and supports Quality Engineers with shop floor investigations of customer complaints and internal quality issues.
Responsibilities
Provide schedules and work directions to inspection personnel to ensure coverage of daily responsibilities.Maintain accuracy and schedules related to QA support functions, including calibration of gages and equipment, including test machinery.Understand inventory transactions and move material appropriately with a forklift to keep material inventory accurate.Understand inventory cycle counting processes and utilize it to keep inventory accurate.Perform audits to reduce nonconformances and eliminate sorting/rework.Coordinate resources required to address quality concerns.Work closely with Quality Engineers to reduce quality concerns and nonconformances.Work directly with manufacturing supervisors to ensure process compliance.Create and monitor daily efficient flow of material through the department by utilizing manpower and equipment.Determine and implement continuous improvement plans for the equipment and overall department.Foster working relationships with associated departments such as Planning, Engineering, and Production.Establish and maintain effective communication vehicles such as toolbox meetings and employee meetings.Supervise and lead the hourly QA team.Ensure department inventory (tools, gauges, equipment) is accurate.Essential Skills
Quality assuranceQuality controlSupervisionCalibrationSupplier qualityInspectionRoot cause analysisCalipersAuditMicrometerQuality managementISO 9001Quality inspectionAdditional Skills & Qualifications
Working knowledge of calibration processesExperience with inventory cycle countingAbility to operate a forkliftCapability to perform auditsExperience in continuous improvement plansWhy Work Here?
Enjoy a clean, climate-controlled facility that supports a healthy work environment. Experience working in a supportive team that values continuous improvement and effective communication.
Work Environment
The position operates in a clean, climate-controlled facility. The role is primarily on the first shift from 6:00am to 2:30pm. Some weekend and off-shift work may be required based on business needs.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $85000.00 - $95000.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Portland,TN.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Sep 30, 2025.
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\n About Aerotek:\n\n
We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.
\n \n \nAerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.
\n \nThe company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
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